The San Antonio Area Foundation announced its last round of 2024 grants, focused on helping nonprofits in our region with infrastructure and collaborative projects. The competitive application process, reviewed and approved by the Area Foundation Board of Directors, resulted in 17 grants totaling $2.6 million.
“These investments go directly toward fulfilling our vision of closing opportunity gaps for those who need it most,” noted Ryan Lugalia-Hollon, the Area Foundation’s Chief Impact Officer.
Recipients of new infrastructure support grants include:
Connections Individual and Family Services: $150,000 toward construction of a new counseling and substance abuse center serving 850 youth.
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas: $350,000 for construction of an outdoor space at Sally Cheever Center, expected to have 7,500 users a year.
Travis Park United Methodist Church: $125,000 for renovations meant to improve services for the homeless.
“We are grateful for your support of the work we are doing at Travis Park UMC,” Rev. Cynthia Engstrom said. “The grant you have awarded for greater service accessibility will positively impact the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. I have no words that adequately convey our deep appreciation.”
Among nonprofits receiving collaborative project awards:
Children at Risk: $30,000 to conduct a research study examining the health of Hispanic children in Bexar County.
Culturingua: $100,000 to provide refugees with critical services.
Agarita Chamber Players: $30,000 to expand a musical partnership to underserved areas, such as San Antonio’s West Side.
This latest round of grant funding from the Area Foundation supplements awards announced last year for the 2023-2025 cycle, which included nearly 100 nonprofits receiving $9 million. Since its founding 60 years ago in 1964, the Area Foundation has awarded more than $809 million in grants and scholarships.
The San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) has served as the city’s most trusted and impactful philanthropic partner for 60 years, growing to become one of the top 20 community foundations in the nation. The Area Foundation strives to close opportunity gaps for those who need it most. The Area Foundation manages approximately 600 charitable funds totaling $1.3 billion in assets and supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations – grantmaking reached nearly $50 million in 2023, including $9.5 million in college scholarships. Learn more at saafdn.org.
